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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.72, 559.92 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.72, 559.92 and 231.08 is: 318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.72 : 559.92 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.72/559.92 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.72x = 559.92 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.72x = 129,386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,386.31/405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.91

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